Big cats in urban jungle: LA mountain lions, Mumbai leopards
Los Angeles and Mumbai, India, share many superlatives as pinnacles of cinema, fashion, and traffic congestion. But another similarity lurks in the shadows, most often seen at night walking silently on four paws......»»
New map of "stopover hotspots" provides insights for conservation of eastern US migratory landbirds
Every autumn, billions of birds migrate across the eastern U.S. en route to their wintering sites. As the birds undertake their journeys, however, they are faced with increasing threats, including habitat loss, storms, feral cats and other predators,.....»»
Why do our dogs and cats bring us dead animals?
What do a little penguin, a baby rabbit, a black rat and a Krefft's glider have in common? They've all been presented to me (when dead) by my animal companions. Chances are, if you live with a cat or dog, you've also been brought something similar......»»
Trettitre TreSound 1 review: a sleek mountain of mediocre sound
Trettitre's TreSound 1 Bluetooth speaker is hurt by poorly balanced sound, with no adjustments or features......»»
Cayman Islands to cull feral cats to protect brown boobies
The Cayman Islands has announced it will start culling feral cats to help save a dwindling colony of brown booby birds......»»
Does proximity to protest sites affect people"s political attitudes?
Urban protests that involve occupying public spaces can be effective for conveying protesters' messages and gaining wider support, but it's thought that they may backfire if they severely disrupt the everyday lives of non-participants. A study publis.....»»
Urban forest-mapping with help from public and private data
A Concordia project cataloging the diversity of the urban forest in a Montreal residential neighborhood is now complete, and the researchers behind it say the results highlight the importance of a diverse city tree population......»»
US Cities Are Falling Out of Love With the Parking Lot
California and many local governments are scrapping requirements that once made cars the center of the urban landscape......»»
Urban light pollution is a danger for marine ecosystems
Cities are artificially lit to allow humans to make use of the night. This light pollution means that stars are often barely visible in urban skies. But reduced stargazing is not the only impact of artificial light at night......»»
How to feed your garden birds if you want to attract and support native species
As vegetation is removed to make way for urban development, wild species experience a dramatic loss of habitat, making it more difficult for city dwellers to interact with wildlife......»»
California"s snowpack is near a decade high. What does it mean for the drought?
As the New Year begins, California's Sierra is closing in on the second-largest snowpack we've seen at this time of year in the last two decades, with more snow expected to pummel the mountain range in the coming days......»»
Utah vs. Penn State live stream: where to watch the 2023 Rose Bowl
Find out where to watch the 2023 Rose Bowl between the No. 8 Utah Utes and No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions......»»
Homes that survived Boulder County fire hid another disaster inside: Research details this urban wildfire health risk
On Dec. 30, 2021, one of the most destructive wildfires on record in Colorado swept through neighborhoods just a few miles from our offices at the University of Colorado Boulder. The flames destroyed over 1,000 buildings, yet when we drove through th.....»»
This Indian EV startup plans to create new 4-wheeler segment worldwide
India is already seeing large companies like Tata and Mahindra fighting for EV market share. What would it take an EV four-wheeler startup to penetrate the market at this stage? The Mumbai-based PMV Electric is betting on creating an entirely new seg.....»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
Is it safe? Why some animals fear using wildlife crossings
The recent capture and euthanizing of Los Angeles's well-known mountain lion P-22, whose numerous injuries were likely the result of being hit by a car, has highlighted the need for safe wildlife crossings in cities and other high-traffic areas......»»
Genoa is an example of how to rethink cultural heritage and urban sustainability
Urban planning has a long history, stretching back to Ancient Greece and even Mesopotamia. Many centuries later, Europe finally caught up with the idea when Genoa developed the Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli—the "new streets" and "Rolli pal.....»»
The Tech Is Finally Good Enough for an Airship Revival
At Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif., Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research is floating a new approach to a technology that saw its rise and fall a century ago: airships. Although airships have long since been supplanted by planes, LTA, which was fo.....»»
Explore Pioneering Software at the Computer History Museum
The Computer History Museum is one of the most well-known institutions of its kind. Located in Mountain View, Calif., the museum chronicles the impact of computing and technological innovation through artifacts and through archived films, photograph.....»»
East DR Congo rebel crisis threatens endangered mountain gorillas
M23 rebel activity in volatile eastern DR Congo is threatening mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and leaving the endangered species vulnerable to poachers, a spokesman said on Tuesday......»»
I am Superman: The Trek EXe mountain e-bike, reviewed
Hitting the trails with Trek's top of the line mountain e-bike. Enlarge / The Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS. (credit: Trek Bikes) I rediscovered my bike after a few weeks in lockdown. At first, I just pedaled my cheap, steel-fram.....»»